GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: To avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions:

   • More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog.
   • To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.

Removal Procedure

  1. Move the front seat to the full forward position.
  2. Important: Do not remove the seat back cover from the head restraint retainers.

  3. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  4. Separate the seat foam from the cardboard to gain access to the retainer on the seat belt side.
  5. Remove the seat belt side cardboard retainers.
  6. Move the cardboard outwards to gain access to the lower seat belt retractor bolt.

  7. Object Number: 792223  Size: SH
  8. Remove the retractor bolt.

  9. Object Number: 381472  Size: SH
  10. Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
  11. Remove the retractor tower cover.

  12. Object Number: 792224  Size: SH
  13. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  14. Remove the retractor from the seat.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the seat belt retractor onto the seat.
  2. Line up the tab on the retractor to the tab on the seat frame.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 792224  Size: SH
  3. Install the upper anchor bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).


    Object Number: 381472  Size: SH
  5. Install the retractor tower cover.
  6. Install the retractor tower cover retaining screw.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 792223  Size: SH
  8. Install the retractor.
  9. Install the retractor bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  11. Install the rear cardboard panel retainers.
  12. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  13. Move the seat to its original position.